Virtual Capstan

[Phillip Ford]

> At 04:41 AM 6/19/03 , you wrote:
>Hi folks
>
>In the next couple days I will be releasing a description for my
>magnetic secondayr capstan idea. I believe this will very adequatly
>address most of the issues we've been discussing on the keyratio and
>leverage thread.
>
>The virtual capstan is comprised of two adjustable opposing magnets, one
>on the underside of the whippen forward of the whippen cushion (heel),
>the other just forward of the capstan on the key and directly under the
>whippen magnet.
>
>The effect and purpose....
>
>Richard Brekne
>19 June 2003

Hi Ric,

An interesting idea.  I'm not sure that I see how the effects of this device differ from those of a whippen assist spring.

Phil F